Antibacterial Effects of Capparis decidua Fruit Mediated Selenium Nanoparticles

BACKGROUND Capparis decidua and Selenium have several antibacterial properties along with other highly desirable properties, but for long they have not been explored. Nanoparticles are efficient in transporting drugs as they are easily absorbed by the body due to their small size. We wanted to evaluate the antibacterial activity of Capparis decidua mediated selenium nanoparticles against Streptococcus mutans, Lactobacillus, and Enterococcus faecalis. METHODS 4 wells were dug in three Petri dishes of Agar which were coated with a layer of bacteria, Streptococcus mutans, Lactobacillus and Enterococcus faecalis. The wells were filled with different amounts of the extract in the order of 50 µL, 100 µL and 150 µL with the fourth well having 50 µL of the antibiotic. Zone of inhibition was measured. RESULTS After the measurements were made, the results obtained showed good zone of inhibition against Streptococcus mutans, Lactobacillus and Enterococcus faecalis. CONCLUSIONS This study suggests that Capparis decidua fruit mediated with Selenium Nanoparticles have a high antibacterial activity. KEY WORDS Antibacterial Effects, Capparis decidua, Selenium, Nanoparticles

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Enhanced Antibacterial activity of Capparis decidua fruit mediated Selenium Nanoparticle against Enterococcus faecalis

International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences ◽

10.26452/ijrps.v12i1.3905 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

pp. 6-11

Author(s):

Anushya P ◽

Preetha S ◽

Lavanya Prathap ◽

Jeevitha M

Keyword(s):

Antibacterial Activity ◽

Enterococcus Faecalis ◽

Opportunistic Pathogen ◽

Diffusion Method ◽

Zone Of Inhibition ◽

Human Needs ◽

Selenium Nanoparticle ◽

Uv Visible ◽

Capparis Decidua ◽

Living Organisms

Nanotechnology has become one among the promising approaches for innovations which fulfil the human needs. Nanoparticles even have many applications in several fields like nanocomposites, medical imaging, nanobiocomposite filters, targeted drug delivery and hyperthermia of tumours. In which Selenium is an important micronutrient for living organisms. These nanoparticles are safe, eco friendly, inexpensive and nontoxic. Enterococcus faecalis is an emergent gram - positive opportunistic pathogen that is the causative agent of several nosocomial infections and surgical wound infections. Therefore, it is becoming increasingly necessary to find other alternative treatments than commonly utilized drugs. The purpose of this study is to assess the antibacterial activity of Capparis decidua fruit mediated selenium nanoparticles( cds-se Nps ) against Enterococcus faecalis. In this experimental study Se Nps were prepared by the reaction of 30mM sodium selenite solution and extracts of Capparis decidua. Antibacterial activity of SeNPs was assessed by using a disc diffusion method against Enterococcus faecalis. The SeNPs were characterized by UV-visible spectrophotometers. In the present study, the zone of inhibition shows 32mm, 35 mm, 37mm and 30 mm at concentration of 50 microliter, 100 microliter, 150 microliter and antibody respectively. The Capparis decidua fruit mediated SeNp showed a good antibacterial activity against the pathogen Enterococcus faecalis

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Antibacterial Properties of Citrus limon and Pineapple Extracts on Oral Pathogenic Bacteria (Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sanguis)

International Journal of Enteric Pathogens ◽

10.15171/ijep.2019.21 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 7 (3) ◽

pp. 99-103

Author(s):

Mehdi Goudarzi ◽

Masoumeh Mehdipour ◽

Bahareh Hajikhani ◽

Sadegh Sadeghinejad ◽

Batool Sadeghi-Nejad

Keyword(s):

Antibacterial Activity ◽

Streptococcus Mutans ◽

Pathogenic Bacteria ◽

Antibacterial Properties ◽

Diffusion Method ◽

Citrus Limon ◽

Antibacterial Effects ◽

Streptococcus Sanguis ◽

Pineapple Peel ◽

Pineapple Fruit

Background: Micro-organisms resistant to most of the commercial antibiotics are rapidly expanding and there is an urgent need for detection of novel antimicrobial compounds. Tooth decay is a dental infection with bacterial sources such as Streptococcus mutans and Streptococcus sanguis. Objectives: The present study aimed to evaluate the in vitro antibacterial effects of different concentrations of Citrus limon peel, pineapple fruit, and pineapple peel extracts on oral pathogens such as S. mutants and S. sanguis. Materials and Methods: In this experimental study, the hydroethanolic extracts of the selected plants were prepared by maceration method and their antibacterial effects were evaluated by agar well diffusion method. Results: Two-fold dilutions of plant extract solutions were tested to determine the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) against each selected microorganism. The results of the current study revealed that pineapple peel extracts had the highest antibacterial effect on S. sanguis (MIC: 1.56 mg/mL and MBC: 3.12 mg/mL). Pineapple fruit had the lowest antibacterial activity against S. mutans (MIC: 25 mg/mL and MBC: 100 mg/mL). C. limon peel had significant antibacterial activity against S. mutans and S. sanguis. Conclusion: The peel of C. limon and pineapple had significant antibacterial activity against cariogenic microorganisms such as S. mutans and S. sanguinis.

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Bicomponent multifilament yarns of recycled poly(ethylene terephthalate) and nano-titanium dioxide for antibacterial carpet

Journal of Industrial Textiles ◽

10.1177/15280837211011774 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 152808372110117

Author(s):

Sommai Pivsa-Art ◽

Komson Sunyikhan ◽

Weraporn Pivsa-Art

Keyword(s):

Antibacterial Activity ◽

Titanium Dioxide ◽

Ethylene Terephthalate ◽

Antibacterial Properties ◽

Nano Structure ◽

Elongation At Break ◽

High Antibacterial Activity ◽

Poly Ethylene Terephthalate ◽

Poly Ethylene ◽

Multifilament Yarns

Recycled poly(ethylene terephthalate) (RPET) multifilament yarns are used in carpet manufacturing as a way to reduce plastic waste. The conventional RPET carpet is however susceptible to bacterial accumulation. As a result, this research experimentally doped RPET with nano-structure titanium dioxide (nano-TiO2) to produce RPET/nano-TiO2 bicomponent multifilament yarns with antibacterial property. The experimental multifilament yarn structure consisted of two parts: neat RPET core and RPET/nano-TiO2 shell. The nano-TiO2 content in the shell was varied between 1 and 3 wt% and the core/shell (C/S) ratios between 90/10, 70/30, and 50/50 w/w. The effects of C/S ratio and nano-TiO2 content on the mechanical and antibacterial properties of bicomponent multifilament yarns were determined. The experimental results indicated that the C/S ratio had no effect on the tenacity and elongation at break. Meanwhile, the tenacity and elongation at break of bicomponent fibers increased with nano-TiO2 content in the shell. The TiO2-doped RPET bicomponent yarns effectively inhibited the growth of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. The 90/10 bicomponent multifilament fiber with 3 wt% TiO2 achieved the highest antibacterial activity. The very high antibacterial activity was attributable to greater deposition of nano-TiO2 particles near and on the shell surface.

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Preparation of bioactive and antibacterial PMMA-based bone cement by modification with quaternary ammonium and alkoxysilane

Journal of Biomaterials Applications ◽

10.1177/08853282211004413 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 088532822110044

Author(s):

Haiyang Wang ◽

Toshinari Maeda ◽

Toshiki Miyazaki

Keyword(s):

Antibacterial Activity ◽

Methyl Methacrylate ◽

Bone Cement ◽

Setting Time ◽

Antibacterial Properties ◽

The Body ◽

Apatite Formation ◽

Gram Positive ◽

E Coli ◽

Gram Positive Bacteria

Bone cement based on poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) powder and methyl methacrylate (MMA) liquid is a very popular biomaterial used for the fixation of artificial joints. However, there is a risk of this cement loosening from bone because of a lack of bone-bonding bioactivity. Apatite formation in the body environment is a prerequisite for cement bioactivity. Additionally, suppression of infection during implantation is required for bone cements to be successfully introduced into the human body. In this study, we modified PMMA cement with γ-methacryloxypropyltrimetoxysilane and calcium acetate to introduce bioactive properties and 2-( tert-butylamino)ethyl methacrylate (TBAEMA) to provide antibacterial properties. The long-term antibacterial activity is attributed to the copolymerization of TBAEMA and MMA. As the TBAEMA content increased, the setting time increased and the compressive strength decreased. After soaking in simulated body fluid, an apatite layer was detected within 7 days, irrespective of the TBAEMA content. The cement showed better antibacterial activity against Gram-negative E. Coli than Gram-positive bacteria; however, of the Gram-positive bacteria investigated, B. subtilis was more susceptible than S. aureus.

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Antibacterial Activity of Selenium Nanoparticles extracted from Capparis decidua against Escherichia coli and Lactobacillus Species

Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology ◽

10.52711/0974-360x.2021.00773 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 4452-4454

Author(s):

Sneka S ◽

Preetha Santhakumar

Keyword(s):

Antibacterial Activity ◽

Inhibition Zone ◽

Selenium Nanoparticles ◽

Nano Particles ◽

Diffusion Method ◽

Lactobacillus Species ◽

Traditional System ◽

Unani Medicine ◽

Oxidative Stresses ◽

Capparis Decidua

Nano particles have an enormous impact on society. Selenium nanoparticles are used in various oxidative stresses. Capparis decidua is a plant which belongs to a family Capparidaceae. Capparis decidua is found in desert and semi desert areas and is used in Unani medicine and traditional system of medicine. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the antibacterial activity of selenium nanoparticles synthesized using Capparis decidua. Antibacterial activity was studied by inhibition zone against E.coli and Lactobacillus using Agar well diffusion method which was characterized by a clear zone. Selenium nanoparticles extracted from Capparis decidua fruit showed good antibacterial activity against lactobacillus species and E.coli.

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Anti-bacterial activity of three essential oils - An in vitro study

International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences ◽

10.26452/ijrps.v10i2.380 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

pp. 1049-1053 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Geetha RV ◽

John Rozar Raj B ◽

Lakshmi Thangavelu

Keyword(s):

Antibacterial Activity ◽

Essential Oils ◽

Streptococcus Mutans ◽

Bacterial Species ◽

In Vitro Study ◽

Oral Bacteria ◽

Zone Of Inhibition ◽

Thyme Oil ◽

Rosemary Oil

To conduct a study regarding the antibacterial activity of essential oils against bacteria causing Caries. Essential oils are distillates of the volatile compounds of a plant’s secondary metabolism and may act as photoprotective agents. Their curative effect has been known since antiquity. It is based on a variety of pharmacological properties which are specific for each plant species. The mouth contains a variety of oral bacteria, but only a few species of bacteria are believed to cause dental caries. Antibacterial activity of the three essential oils, Rosemary oil, Holy basil oil, Thyme oil was screened against Streptococcus mutans, using disc diffusion technique. The rosemary oil was more effective against Streptococcus mutans with a zone of inhibition of 52 mm diameter (at concentration 200 µl), Rosemary oil showed a zone of inhibition of 44 mm diameter and with thyme oil, the zone diameter was 30 mm. The results of this study showed that the essential oils at different concentrations exhibited antibacterial activity against the bacterial species tested.

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Minireview: Formulasi Obat Kumur Ekstrak Daun Ketul (Bidens pilosa)

KELUWIH: Jurnal Sains dan Teknologi ◽

10.24123/saintek.v2i1.3986 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Zidane Irwansyah ◽

Hadinata Santoso ◽

Mariana Wahjudi

Keyword(s):

Antibacterial Activity ◽

Streptococcus Mutans ◽

Cardiac Glycosides ◽

Antibacterial Properties ◽

Tween 80 ◽

Peppermint Oil ◽

Literature Study ◽

Bidens Pilosa ◽

Extraction Solvent ◽

Water Viscosity

Abstract— Ketul (Bidens pilosa L) is weed plant that has antibacterial properties. The potential of this plant has not been developed yet in Indonesia. We conducted a literature study about this plant use for herbal mouthwash. The purposes of this study were to determine components of Ketul leaf with antibacterial activity, to know the extraction solvent, to determine the method for antibacterial activity, and to predict the characteristics and components of herbal mouthwash formula. The results showed that Ketul leaf contains tannins, cardiac glycosides, saponins, alkaloids, flavonoids, and terpenoids which could inhibit the growth of various bacteria, including Streptococcus mutans. Hence the mouthwash is predicted to have antibacterial activity. The safe extraction solvent widely used was 70-80% ethanol. The Ketul leaf extract has the potential to be applied in herbal mouthwash formula. Other characteristic can be adjusted to meet the requirements as herbal mouthwash, which are pH between 5-7, the viscosity value near water viscosity value (1cP), stable during storage, and color is brownish yellow. Some common additives were added in mouthwash to improve the flavors and taste, such as sorbitol, tween-80, peppermint oil, and sodium benzoate. Keywords: antibacterial activity, solvent, Streptococcus mutans, weed Abstrak— Ketul (Bidens pilosa L) merupakan tumbuhan gulma yang memiliki aktivitas antibakteri. Potensi tumbuhan ini belum banyak dikembangkan di Indonesia. Pada tulisan ini telah dilakukan kajian pustaka pemanfaatan Ketul untuk obat kumur herbal. Tujuan kajian ini adalah untuk mengetahui komponen ekstrak daun Ketul yang berkhasiat antibakteri, mengetahui pelarut ekstraksi, metode penentuan aktivitas antibakteri obat kumur, dan prediksi karakteristik dan komponen obat kumur herbal daun Ketul. Hasil penelusuran pustaka menunjukkan bahwa daun Ketul mengandung tannin, glikosida jantung, saponin, alkaloid, flavonoid, dan terpenoid, yang dapat menghambat pertumbuhan berbagai bakteri, termasuk Streptococcus mutans sehingga obat kumur kemungkinan memiliki aktivitas antibakteri. Pelarut aman yang banyak digunakan untuk ekstraksi komponen fitokimia tersebut adalah etanol 70-80%. Penentuan daya antibakteri dapat dilakukan menggunakan metode difusi agar atau pengenceran. Ekstrak daun Ketul berpotensi digunakan dalam formula obat kumur herbal. Selain potensi antibakterinya, karakteristik lainnya dapat diatur untuk memenuhi syarat formula obat kumur herbal yaitu pH berkisar 5-7, nilai viskositas mendekati nilai viskositas air (1cP), stabilitas dapat tetap terjaga selama penyimpanan dan kemungkinan obat kumur berwarna kuning kecoklatan. Beberapa bahan tambahan, seperti sorbitol, tween-80, peppermint oil, dan natrium benzoate, merupakan bahan tambahan yang aman dan umum digunakan untuk menambah cita rasa dan stabilitas formula obat kumur herbal ekstrak daun Ketul. Kata kunci: aktivitas antibakteri, gulma, pelarut, Streptococcus mutans

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Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Properties of Graphene Oxide on Enterococcus faecalis

Antibiotics ◽

10.3390/antibiotics9100692 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (10) ◽

pp. 692

Author(s):

Cecilia Martini ◽

Francesca Longo ◽

Raffaella Castagnola ◽

Luca Marigo ◽

Nicola Maria Grande ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Graphene Oxide ◽

Enterococcus Faecalis ◽

Antibacterial Properties ◽

Luria Bertani ◽

Bacterial Suspension ◽

Adhesion Properties ◽

High Antibacterial Activity ◽

Luria Bertani Broth ◽

Bacterial Film

The aim of this study was to evaluate the antibacterial properties of graphene oxide (GO) against Enterococcus faecalis in vitro conditions and when used to coat dentin surface to prevent E. faecalis adhesion. The ATCC strain of E. faecalis 29212 has been used to perform a viability test. The pellet was suspended in ultrapure water, NaCl, PBS buffer, CaCl2 and MgCl2, Luria−Bertani broth solutions. The viability was evaluated by the colony forming unit counting method. Atomic force microscopy images and the measure of surface zeta potential variation were analyzed. Dentin discs were covered with a film of GO (n = 15) or were not treated (n = 15). Bacterial suspension was added to each sample of dentine discs and microbial counts were calculated. Statistically significant differences between two groups were assessed by a two-tailed unpaired t-test. Bacteria cell morphology was investigated with scanning electron microscopy. The highest growth inhibition was obtained in ddH2O and CaCl2 solution while, in PBS and NaCl, GO had poor antibacterial efficacy with a growth enhancing effect in the latter. GO on dentin discs demonstrated high antibacterial activity. GO film has demonstrated acceptable adhesion properties to root dentin and a role in the inhibition of bacterial film proliferation and biofilm formation.

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Dental Sealant Empowered by 1,3,5-Tri Acryloyl Hexahydro-1,3,5-Triazine and α-Tricalcium Phosphate for Anti-Caries Application

Polymers ◽

10.3390/polym12040895 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (4) ◽

pp. 895 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Juliana Caletti Monteiro ◽

Michele Stürmer ◽

Isadora Martini Garcia ◽

Mary Anne Melo ◽

Salvatore Sauro ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Contact Angle ◽

Antibacterial Activity ◽

Streptococcus Mutans ◽

Tricalcium Phosphate ◽

Calcium Phosphates ◽

Dental Materials ◽

Antibacterial Properties ◽

Chemical Properties ◽

Knoop Hardness ◽

Dental Sealant

: Quaternary ammonium compounds and calcium phosphates have been incorporated into dental materials to enhance their biointeractivity and preventive effects. This study aimed at evaluating the physical and chemical properties and effects against Streptococcus mutans of a dental sealant containing 1,3,5-tri acryloyl hexahydro-1,3,5-triazine (TAT) and α-tricalcium phosphate (α‐TCP). A methacrylate-based dental sealant was initially formulated. α‐TCP and TAT (Gα-TCPTAT) were added to the experimental sealant at 2 wt.% each. One group was formulated without α‐TCP and TAT and used as control (GCTRL). All tested resins were analyzed for polymerization kinetics and degree of conversion (DC %), Knoop hardness (KHN), softening in solvent (∆KHN%), ultimate tensile strength (UTS), the contact angle with water or with α-bromonaphthalene, surface free energy (SFE) and antibacterial activity against Streptococcus mutans in biofilm and in planktonic cells. The polymerization kinetic was different between groups, but without statistical differences in the DC % (p<0.05). KHN and ΔKHN% did not change between groups (p>0.05), but Gα-TCPTAT presented greater UTS compared to GCTRL (p<0.05). No differences were found for contact angle (p>0.05) or SFE (p>0.05). Gα-TCPTAT showed greater antibacterial activity in comparison to GCTRL (p<0.05). The formulation of dental sealants containing TAT and α-TCP can be characterized by improved mechanical and antibacterial properties.

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